The law, which has an emergency provision, takes immediate effect. It blocks all local governments from requiring masks or face shields, including during a future pandemic.

Supporting all kids wherever they are learning is a civil rights issue of our time,” one of the bill’s co-sponsors previously said.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order earlier this month to “reinforce Trump’s immigration policies,” according to a news release. But the order doesn’t actually change much. The document directs the Idaho State Police,

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill that bans government and school mask mandates to combat infectious diseases. Little signed House Bill 32 into law Tuesday, according to his office’s legislation tracker,

This weekend, Little’s office issued its totals, showing that among more than 37,000 residents, over 86% asked that the governor veto the bill. Just over 5,000 calls and emails sided with Little signing it into law, according to Joan Varsek, Little’s spokesperson. It’s not clear how many calls and emails may be left to be counted.

Gov. Brad Little is warning Idahoans of a potential economic shock as President Donald Trump slashes federal programs and its workforce. But he said Idaho is poised to withstand the uncertainty.